Conceptual Review on Corporate Leadership: Modeling Leadership for C-Suit Level

Abstract

This paper offers a comprehensive examination of leadership theories, types, phases, and levels, highlighting their significant impact on organizational performance and their interconnectivity with organizational activities. By distinguishing between leaders and managers while also recognizing their commonalities, the paper provides a nuanced understanding of these roles within a corporate context.Central to this exploration is the introduction of the ten “I”s of leadership and management: Imagination, Intelligence, Innovation, Initiative, Inspiration, Introduction, Involvement, Informativeness, Instructiveness, and Influence. These features are foundational to both managers and leaders. Building upon these attributes, the paper introduces the ten “E”s, representing an evolved and intensified set of characteristics for chief executives: Envisioning, Excelling, Experimenting, Executing, Energizing, Enlightening, Engaging, Elaborating, Encouraging, and Exerting.The transition from the “I”s to the “E”s illustrates the progression from fundamental leadership and management traits to a more dynamic, executive-level application. This integrated model views leadership and management as complementary, essential for different stages and contexts within an organization. By merging these perspectives, the paper proposes a holistic framework for developing effective chief executives, emphasizing the synergy between leadership and management as critical for organizational success. This innovative approach redefines leadership and management roles, underscoring their importance in forming an impact- executive.